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alil2theleft starts with ... The leaves on my 2 mango trees (one is 3" and the other is 6" tall) are drying out. They were unbelievably healthy up until one week ago. The leaves began to slightly droop and now are drying out. They are staying green for the most part but are to the point now that 3/4 of every leaf is nearly dry. They feel stiff and thin, almost feel like they may begin to crack soon. I have never germinated mango trees before and am at a complete loss. Thanks in advance for any help I may receive!
| About the Author alil2theleft1 Calgary Alberta Canada 16th September 2011 3:06am #UserID: 5833 Posts: 5 View All alil2theleft1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Marguerite Cairns, nth qld 18th September 2011 5:06pm #UserID: 5807 Posts: 3 View All Marguerite 's Edible Fruit Trees |
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alil2theleft says... @Marguerite I looked up a lot of info on the mango tree and found that it would grow pretty much anywhere. The thing is that the trees will often not fruit (or not fruit with anything useful) when grown in a climate it is not meant for. I am not kidding at all, they were doing SO unbelievably well just a week before this occurred. The leaves were very full, thick and moist with the natural waxy appearance that they should have. I am not sure if the type of fertilizer I used did something to the plant or if I over watered it or what. =( I really wish I knew lol They were so beautiful and healthy before this happened. I was going to attempt to bonsai the 2 of them together into one pot and keep them small. If you or anyone else has any clue please let me know. | About the Author alil2theleft1 Calgary Alberta Canada 19th September 2011 4:06am #UserID: 5833 Posts: 5 View All alil2theleft1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Brendan Mackay, Q 19th September 2011 7:56am #UserID: 1947 Posts: 1722 View All Brendan's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author Carlos Mango tree 27th October 2014 3:06pm #UserID: 10722 Posts: 1 View All Carlos's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author sternus1 Australia 27th October 2014 3:33pm #UserID: 8314 Posts: 1318 View All sternus1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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alil2theleft1 says... @Carlos the only thing that the greenhouse people said was that it was possibly a mold caused by over watering. So my bad lol @sternus1 Thanks tips... I was asking for help with plants not smartasses comments. My plan for them was to bonsai them in a terrarium, not to grow them outside. As stated by both myself and another commenter it was already known before hand that it was very unlikely that they would fruit. They are still a very beautiful plant. | About the Author alil2theleft1 Calgary Alberta Canada 4th November 2014 6:52pm #UserID: 5833 Posts: 5 View All alil2theleft1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brain says... How is your plant? I remember some 10/15 years ago, saw on the news, of a mango, grown on the worlds smallest mango tree, like 15 cm tall. I recall it was kept in a mini grenhouse with light. If i recall right, it was in germany and made it to the record books. So it could be possible to get fruit! | About the Author Brain Brisbane 4th November 2014 8:45pm #UserID: 6289 Posts: 638 View All Brain's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author alil2theleft1 Calgary Alberta Canada 14th November 2014 4:42pm #UserID: 5833 Posts: 5 View All alil2theleft1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Brain says... Even those of us in sub tropics have our challenges in keeping mango seedlings alive. I have germinated quite a few seedlings over the years but only manage to keep a few alive past one year. Most seems to be very susseptable to fungal collar rot and then if not careful, the hot and dry weather here finishes them off. Though its mango season right now in australia and seeds are aplenty. Have you thought of getting grafted varieties from the states? At least established plant may be a bit hardier? | About the Author Brain Brisbane 14th November 2014 10:33pm #UserID: 6289 Posts: 638 View All Brain's Edible Fruit Trees |
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About the Author alil2theleft1 Calgary Alberta Canada 18th November 2014 8:33pm #UserID: 5833 Posts: 5 View All alil2theleft1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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